The victims of an encephalitis epidemic many years ago have been catatonic ever since, but now a new drug offers the prospect of reviving them.

Actors:

John Heard,Julie Kavner,Max Von Sydow,Penelope Ann Miller,Robert De Niro,Robin Williams

Description:

True story of Dr. Oliver Sacks, who brought catatonics out of their extended sleep. Williams as Sacks and De Niro as a modern-day Rip Van Winkle are wonderful in this poignant tear-jerker!